Quinnipiac University - School of Business

At Quinnipiac University, located in Hamden, Connecticut, a conventional MBA is offered along with options to specialize in Healthcare Management and Supply Chain Management. Students may also choose to pursue a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) certification. Quinnipiac also offers Internet classes to help students achieve these goals, as well as full online MBA program. The school of business is comprised of part-time professionals, as well as full-time students pursuing a joint BA/MBA or a joint BS/MBA. Part-time students can choose from evening classes or accelerated online courses, while the full-time program offers classes in the afternoons and evenings.

Students choose Quinnipiac because it’s “strong in finance and accounting.” It has an “excellent reputation,” “hybrid MBA” program, and a “good teacher-student ratio.” Students enjoy the small class sizes, claiming “the professors know all their students.” Small class sizes translate into a “more personalized” educational experience. “Professors are very visible and very willing to help. They really invest their time in the students and understand the real-life issues (work, family obligations, etc.) that we face.” Professors also bring “real-world experience” into the classroom, and “the courses keep up with current trends.” Professors are “smart,” “challenging,” and “available.” Students are often given group assignments, which culminate in a presentation. “This prepares you for presentations in the real world, as well as building your skills to work with others.” Students emphasize the “practical” education they receive. Professors also take the time to “speak with students about their particular fields.” Most agree they’ve had a “great experience” with Quinnipiac faculty.

The “classroom facilities are some of the best I’ve seen.” The program has “high-tech equipment for presentations, a Financial Technology Center for real-time trading, and HD video monitors that constantly keep us up-to-date on current news.” One student admits the facilities are what made Quinnipiac a top choice. “The administration has a solid strategy of how to make Quinnipiac a major university with many opportunities.

Career services at the School of Business, include individual career counseling appoint- ments, career fairs, on-campus recruiting, and mock interviews. If students need help writing resumes and cover letters, that is also provided. Additionally, there is an online tool called QU Career Connections where students can view job listings, add their resume, and sign up for interviews. The School of Business “has an extremely devoted team that works diligently to host network receptions, maintain the career website, assist with resumes, and regularly communicate with students.” Also, there is “a new director of the business school who has worked very hard to make QU more competitive and to bring new employers to recruit.” QU “has been great at providing work opportunities for all the students in many diverse fields in the business world.” Part-time students are concurrently employed by some of the following organizations: Bayer, Yale New Haven Hospital, and United Technologies.

Quinnipiac is located in Hamden, Connecticut, a suburb of the city of New Haven. It has a population of just under 60,000 and is two hours north of New York City. Quinnipiac is “a beautiful campus located right outside of Sleeping Giant State Park.” It’s “safe and offers a great environment for learning and social life.” Another student claims that “when you step foot on QU grounds, you just want to grab a book and start studying.” The academic environment at Quinnipiac is described as “friendly, yet challenging” and “culturally diverse.” “When working on a team project, students are very professional and contribute equally to the work.” Students’ ages vary somewhat. “There are older students, such as myself enrolled in the program (age 40+), but the majority are just starting their careers.” They have a chance to mix by joining one of the “limited number of graduate clubs” avail- able, but, “the graduate population is not very interested in participating in additional activities or socials.” This may be because many older students have work and families. Due to their myriad obligations, “there is no time for life at school.” However, some sug- gest that “all the students are connected and stay so through a variety of ways, like going out for dinners, meeting for classes, etc.” Of those “‘older students’ “ some hope for “more programs and options.”